Super Typhoon Sinlaku to Impact the Marianas and Guam; Severe Weather Threat from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku will bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and thunderstorms to the Marianas Islands into Wednesday. Tropical Storm conditions are likely over Guam. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region with potential for large to very large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Apr 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S South Mountains NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S South Mountains NC
 35.55°N 81.68°W (Elev. 1857 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Apr 13, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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